STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2019 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health 1. FOREWORD BY THE EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY The National Development Plan 2030 aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030, and proposes a multidimensional framework to bring about a virtuous cycle of development, with progress in one area supporting advances in others. During the next 5 years the Province of KwaZulu-Natal will strengthen the Provincial Flagship Programme (Operation Sukuma Sakhe) that fundamentally promotes inter-sectoral collaboration in line with the health imperatives in the National Development Plan, Medium Term Strategic Framework, and Provincial Growth and Development Plan. The KZN Department of Health priorities for the next five years (and beyond) are aligned with the nine health goals prescribed in the National Development Plan 2030, building on past successes and further improving on others. The National Development Plan goals include: 1. Average male and female life expectancy increased to 70 years for both males and females 2. Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and cure progressively improved 3. Reduced maternal, infant and child mortality 4. Reduced prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases by 28% 5. Reduced injury, accidents and violence by 50% from 2010 levels 6. Complete health systems reform 7. Primary Health Care Teams provide care to families and communities 8. Universal health care coverage achieved 9. Posts filled with skilled, committed and competent individuals Long-term health outcomes are shaped by a wide variety of factors outside the health system e.g. lifestyle, diet and nutrition, education, sexual behaviour, exercise, road accidents and the level of violence. The Department will therefore increase its focus on these issues as part of health reform at community and Primary Health Care level. The re-engineering of PHC, with a strong focus on household coverage, will be strengthened to take health care to the people and to ensure that communities take ownership for their own health and wellbeing. The strategic objectives in this document offer a detailed framework to achieve the maximum health outcomes for the people of KwaZulu-Natal within the available budget. I endorse the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan and commit to providing the necessary leadership for implementation. I invite all communities and stakeholders to actively participate in the process of advancing the provision of quality health care to all. Dr SM Dhlomo Member of the Executive Council (MEC) KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Date: [1] STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2019 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health 2. STATEMENT BY THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT The 2015-2019 Strategic Plan encapsulates the vision, mission, goals and objectives that will guide the operations of the Department for the period 2015-2019. It clearly articulates the priorities and approach that will be pursued by the Department in responding to the priorities of the new government. The Strategic Plan is a product of intensive and widespread consultations with internal and external stakeholders. It was further shaped by the priorities of the National Development Plan 2030, the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, the Provincial Growth and Development Plan 2030, the 2015 Cabinet Lekgotla Resolutions, other sector priorities and the burden of disease and demand for services. The Strategic Plan adheres to all statutory requirements as defined in Chapter 5 of the Public Finance Management Act (Act No. 1of 1999), Chapter 1, Part III B, of the new Public Service Regulations of 2001, and Section 5.1.1 of the National Treasury Regulations which requires that at the beginning of an electoral cycle the Accounting Officer must prepare a new Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan for approval by the relevant Executive Authority. The Department will pursue to the following five Strategic Goals during the next 5 years, which are fully aligned with sector priorities: 1. Strengthen health system effectiveness 2. Reduce and manage the burden of disease 3. Universal health coverage 4. Strengthen human resources for health 5. Improved quality of health care Finalisation of the Department’s Long Term Plan will set the tone for Annual Performance Plans and will provide for detailed Implementation Plans that will allow robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting on progress to stakeholders. The Plan will integrate the key elements of system strengthening, service delivery, human resources, infrastructure and finance as part of the long-term framework to guide annual planning and budget allocation. This will ensure that limited resources are optimally utilised to achieve the best return in service delivery and health outcomes in relation to investment made. I hereby present the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Strategic Plan for 2015-2019, and pledge my commitment to lead the process of implementation. Head of Department KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health Date: [2] STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2019 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health 3. OFFICIAL SIGN-OFF: 2015-2019 STRATEGIC PLAN It is hereby certified that this Strategic Plan: Was developed by the Management of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health under leadership of the MEC for Health Dr SM Dhlomo and Head of Department Dr SM Zungu. Takes into account all the relevant legislation and policies, and specific mandates for which the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is responsible. Accurately reflects the strategic outcome orientated goals and objectives which the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health will endeavour to achieve for the 2015-2019 period. Manager: Strategic Planning General Manager: Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Date: Accounting Officer Date: Approved by: Dr SM Dhlomo Executive Authority Date: [3] STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2019 KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD BY THE EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY...................................................................................................... 1 2. STATEMENT BY THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................................... 2 3. OFFICIAL SIGN-OFF: 2015-2019 STRATEGIC PLAN ........................................................................................... 3 PART A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 8 4. VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES ............................................................................................................... 9 4.1 Vision ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 4.2 Mission ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 4.3 Core Values .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 5. LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER MANDATES ............................................................................................................... 9 5.1 Constitutional Mandates ................................................................................................................................... 9 5.2 Legislative Mandates ........................................................................................................................................ 10 5.3 Policy Mandates ................................................................................................................................................ 11 5.4 Relevant Court Rulings ..................................................................................................................................... 12 5.5 Planned Policy Initiatives .................................................................................................................................. 12 6. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................................................... 15 6.1 Service Delivery Environment .......................................................................................................................... 15 6.1.1 Demographic Profile .................................................................................................................................... 15 6.1.2 Socio-economic Profile ............................................................................................................................... 20 6.1.3 Epidemiological Profile ................................................................................................................................ 22 6.1.4 Progress towards the Health-Related Millennium Development Goals ............................................. 34 6.1.5 Performance Overview : Negotiated Service Delivery Agreement 2010-2014 ................................ 35 6.2 Organisational Environment ............................................................................................................................ 48 6.3 Description of the Strategic Planning Process ............................................................................................. 50 7. NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL PLANNING FRAMEWORKS ............................................................................ 53 7.1 National Development Plan 2030 .................................................................................................................